News & Events
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2023 BCLA Scholarships
June 01, 2023
Hi Everyone:
The 2023 nomination forms for the Wayne Goss Scholarship, Dorothy Robertson Bursary, Ted Fridge Scholarship, Gene Regier Memorial and The Joel McCready Family Scholarship are now posted on our website.
The deadline for submission is Thursday, June 1, 2023 at 4:30 PM into the BCLA Office.
The direct link to the nomination forms:
http://www.bclacrosse.com/forms.php#scholarships
Please distribute to your all members (parents/athletes/officials/coaches etc).
Regards,
Debbie
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2023 Doug Hazelwood Clinic + Bellies Store Youth Sale
February 22, 2023
New West Minor Lacrosse is proud to offer our youngest stars the Doug Hazelwood Lacrosse Development Clinic. All players 8 years and younger and NEW players 10 years and younger are welcome to share in the instruction and skill development offered by our Association while being coached by some of the more experienced players.
Dates:
Wed. February 22nd, 2023
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Wed. March 1st, 2023Times:
6 years and younger 6:00 – 7:00pm
7-8 years old + NEW players 9-10 years old 7:00 – 8:00pmThis is a free drop-in clinic for players registered for the 2023 box lacrosse season. Players that want to try lacrosse out before registering are most welcome, but must sign an insurance waiver prior to entering the gym. The clinic is held at Ecole Glenbrook Middle School, 701 Park Cres, New Westminster. Please enter through the main doors off the parking lot. Proper gym shoes and helmet are required, those with sticks and gloves are asked to bring them.
The Bellies Store will be at the February 22 session from 6pm-8pm with a small selection of youth size items available for sale.
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FREE Training For Bystander Intervention
January 19, 2023
Dear families,Athlete safety has been in the news and this is important to all of us who care about minor sport. We appreciate that viaSport is offering free training for bystander intervention in sport - hope you can join us!Free online sessionHarassment Bystander TrainingWhen January 19, 2023 12:00Open to coaches, managers, families and playersDetails:We all have a responsibility to do something when we see harassment happening, but too often we freeze.Bystander intervention training gives us tools to intervene without compromising our own safety. When we intervene, we don't just reduce trauma for the person being maltreated: we also start to chip away at the culture that allows maltreatment to be so prevalent.This free training is for everyone: youth participants, coaches, parents, and anyone who wants to get better at speaking up when things aren't right. Safer sport begins with you!The link to register is:,Thank you,NWMLA Executive -
Salmonbellie Christmas Toy Drive
December 11, 2022
Hello Salmonbellie Families,
Over the years our lacrosse community has come together to help support families in need during the Christmas Holidays. This year once again I am asking our families to join with the British Columbia Sheriff Service to help support their annual Christmas Toy Drive.
As you know times are challenging for families and many kids will spend Christmas without toys or presents. The British Columbia Sheriff Service has supported the Vancouver Christmas Bureau year after year by collecting toys which help families and children in need across the Lower Mainland.
On December 11th my family will be collecting toys (new unwrapped toys in their original packaging) at the Queens Park Arena between 11:00- 2:00.
If your family would like to donate online you can do so by visiting: https://www.lmcb.ca/new-
donate-funds . For information on the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau, visit www.lmcb.caHave a fantastic Christmas and thanks in advance for your support.
Rich Catton
NWMLA President
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Bellies Faceoff Camp
November 17, 2022
Hi Bellies Families,
There is an upcoming faceoff camp on November 17th from 6:30-8:30pm at QP. Sessions will run from 6:30-7:30 and then 7:30-8:30. Team managers are asked to please choose a session that doesn't interfere with your own scheduled practice.
If you have any questions please reach out to Rich Catton, president@minorbellies.com
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Doug Hazelwood Clinics
February 16, 2022
Doug Hazelwood Memorial Clinic
New West Minor Lacrosse is proud to offer our youngest stars the Doug Hazelwood Lacrosse Development Clinic. All players 8 years and younger and those NEW players 10 years and younger are welcome to share in the instruction and skill development offered by our Association while being coached by some of the more experienced players.
Dates:
Wed. February 16th, 2022
and
Wed. February 23th, 2022
Times:
6 years and younger 6:30 – 7:30pm
7 years and up 7:30 – 8:30pmThis is a free drop in clinic for players registered for the 2022 box lacrosse season. Players that want to try lacrosse out before registering are most welcome, but must sign an insurance waiver prior to entering the gym. The clinic is held at Ecole Glenbrook Middle School, 701 Park Cres, New Westminster. Please enter through the main doors off the parking lot. Proper gym shoes and helmet are required, those with sticks and gloves are asked to bring them.
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Evaluations
February 04, 2022
EVALUATIONS:
This box season we will again utilize the Scotia Barn in Burnaby to hold evaluations for Novice to Midget mixed divisions. For families that have not been involved in the evaluation process before the timeline of completing evaluations and balancing teams this year is February 16 to April 1. The obstacle we face in our community, and the reason we rent space at the Scotia Barn, is that indoor floor time in New Westminster is not available until the last week of March. We have no control of the dates and times available at the Scotia Barn.
Next week, families who selected to participate in evaluations will receive a notification with dates and instructions for the Scotia Barn evaluations. If you did not check the tryout/evaluation box during the registration process, and your athlete would like to participate in the process, please contact Lynda Callard registrar@
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Annual NWMLA Awards
November 27, 2021
Due to COVID-19 we could not do our usual awards night. Today we had a small ceremony at Queens Park to recognize all of this years recipients.
Stay tuned... all recipients will be posted here and on social media through the month of December!A big congratulations to Tonya Roy this year's recipient of the Jamie Stewart Citizen/Volunteer of the year award! This was given for her MANY dedicated hours as the VP for Girls Box Lacrosse for the past number of years along with Ref allocator for the club!!Congrats Tonya and thank you!!.jpg)
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2021 Annual General Meeting
September 21, 2021
New Westminster Minor Lacrosse Association's Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday October 21, 2021 at 7:00pm. This years meeting will be held online via Zoom. Please email secretary@minorbellies.com to register before October 14, 2021. Only registered members will be permitted to attend.
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Feed The Fish Sr. Bellies Fundraiser
May 15, 2021
Hey Salmonbellies family,
We all miss lacrosse, but here’s a way you can spend some time with your favourite Senior Salmonbellies and support the team.
On May 15th, the Bellies will be 133 years old and we’re not letting Covid stop us from celebrating!
Join us for our first annual Feed the Fish event, an on-line gathering where we will talk about the Past, Present and Future of Our Game. We will be on-line from Salmonbellies.com and our Salmonbellies Facebook page from 10 am till 2 pm, along with dozens of guests.
Tune in to hear from legendary greats like Wayne Goss, Al Lewthwaite, Ben Hieltjes and many others and from current stars like Logan Schuss and Mitch Jones. We will also have some surprise guests throughout the day.
You will also have the opportunity to support the team in three ways:
Make an on-line donation and earn a chance to win door prizes.
Participate in our on-line auction.
Buy 50/50 tickets!
Please mark your calendar for May 15th, from 10 till 2. We will be posting our schedule soon so that you can tune in when your favourite Bellie is on.
Thank you for your support!!